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Main Boards => Trad History/Collecting => Topic started by: Gdance on November 26, 2013, 10:01:00 AM

Title: Interesting Bear Item
Post by: Gdance on November 26, 2013, 10:01:00 AM
I got this lamp from the owner of my lease property.  I have little history on it other than it came from a guy who lived in Branch County, MI and he got it from someone at the Bear factory.  

I was hoping someone could give me some info on the bows based on the pics and serial numbers.  I'm guessing Tamarlanes, but I'm not positive.  

Pretty cool item though!  

(http://i.imgur.com/eOdyTn7.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/IdQh03i.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/VUUWsSB.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/31vY3BS.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting Bear Item
Post by: PAPALAPIN on November 26, 2013, 07:51:00 PM
By the serial number they are 1965 and the risers appear to be Tamerlanes.  69" would lend itself to a Tamerlane although 48# seems to be a bit heavy for a tournament bow.

The one on the bottom looks like a Polar.

Just my guesses.  I'm sure someone will pop in and set me straight.
Title: Re: Interesting Bear Item
Post by: highlife on November 27, 2013, 04:26:00 AM
Really cool piece you got there! Love the idea.
Title: Re: Interesting Bear Item
Post by: Gdance on November 27, 2013, 12:07:00 PM
Yeah, I'm in the middle of refinishing my basement and the lamp will be coming out of storage!
Title: Re: Interesting Bear Item
Post by: Amberjack on November 27, 2013, 03:39:00 PM
Very cool!
Yep, 1965 and they do look like Tamerlanes on the uprights.

AJ
Title: Re: Interesting Bear Item
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on November 27, 2013, 09:13:00 PM
That is a pretty neat Find.  Enjoy!
Title: Re: Interesting Bear Item
Post by: Shane Reed on December 03, 2013, 08:28:00 AM
I had a 50# Temujin so the weight doesn't seem un realistic to me. Cool lamp
Title: Re: Interesting Bear Item
Post by: fatman on December 18, 2013, 10:37:00 PM
I have seen full floor lamps made from dogleg Kodiaks (full length).  The limbs had holes drilled in them so that they wouldn't be shot.